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HANSARDWest Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021My Lords, this order was laid before Parliament on 17 December and, if approved by both Houses, will implement the devolution deal agreed between the Government and the West…26 Jan 2021HANSARDWest Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021My Lords, we have had a very constructive debate this evening involving thoughtful contributions from real experts—two former leaders of Sheffield City Council and a former leader…26 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingMy Lords, my noble friend is right that we are seeing the level of planning regulation deter small builders. It is important that, as part of our reform of the planning system,…26 Jan 2021HANSARDWest Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021. Relevant document: 41st Report from the Secondary…26 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingMy Lords, I point to my residential and commercial interests as set out in the register. The Government are committed to supporting the supply of new homes; we delivered around…26 Jan 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I will speak to both Bills on the Order Paper. I declare my relevant interests in commercial and residential property, as set out in the…18 Jan 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for their contributions to today’s debate. I shall do my best to respond to the nearly 30 speeches that preceded this final one, in relation to both…18 Jan 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.18 Jan 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.18 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeMy Lords, I think we would all accept that a full six months still amounts to egregious rent arrears, so we do not agree with the noble Lord on that point. It is important to get…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeMy Lords, the most important thing is to define terms. Certainly “rough sleepers” are very much considered to be a priority category. The right reverend Prelate makes a case for…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeI thank my noble friend for highlighting the importance of the wraparound care required to get people into settled accommodation. I would point to the budget of £433 million over…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeMy Lords, there is no greater salesman than the noble Lord, Lord Bird, but I would point out that we are backing up a commitment to end rough sleeping and to tackle homelessness…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeMy Lords, I would point to the Statement I made on local government finance, where we saw core spending power increasing by 4.5%. The derogation to London around no recourse to…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeMy Lords, Everyone In was a tremendous programme, which is why it continues to be in place. I would point to the fact that 33,000 people had been helped and supported to the end…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeThose are very detailed questions and the noble Lord deserves a proper written answer with the information, such as I can find it. I met the vaccine tsar Nadhim Zahawi last week…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeOn 8 January, the Government set out further support for people who sleep rough as part of our ongoing, world-leading work to protect rough sleepers. In the light of the new…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeI thank my noble friend for testing my statistical knowledge. Rather than plucking a number out if the air in my current disposition—where I cannot see particularly well—I would…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeI am delighted that the noble and right reverend Lord raised the excellence of the city of Manchester. That is an example of fantastic local leadership—fantastic. Sir Richard…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeMy Lords, I thank the front-line workers in those night shelters. It is important that we recognise that, in the current pandemic, they are putting themselves at risk. They need…11 Jan 2021